Syrian Army Pushed Forward in Eastern Damascus

According to Inside Syria Media Center sources, on July 17, the Syrian army units backed by allied forces continued joint military operation in the eastern outskirts of Damascus province, striking Faylaq Al-Rahman’s gatherings in the area of Jobar and Ayn Tarma.
Before this offensive the government forces received support from the Syrian aviation, which carried out more than five strikes on Jobar and Ayn Tarma. Afterwards followed the land assault and the Syrian army captured Faylaq Al-Rahman’s positions in the area of the city’s market.
As a result of this successful operation more than 25 militants were killed and an arms depot was destroyed. Moreover, the government forces detected the tunnel of radicals, which was used as a supply route for smuggling weapons and resources.